Ohio DNR Division of Soil and Water Resourceshttp://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil and Water Resources. Provide leadership and services that enable Ohioans to conserve, protect, and enhance soil, water, and land resources. To be a leader in soil and water resource management by providing the highest quality customer service.State Updates Water Well Sealing Document
The State Coordinating Committee on Ground Water has updated the technical guidance document for sealing unused water wells.
Download Regulations and Technical Guidance for Sealing Unused Water Wells and Boreholes
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/state-updates-water-well-sealing-document
Tue, 7 Apr 2015 12:32 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/state-updates-water-well-sealing-document
Kasich Commits to Replacing Buckeye Lake Dam
Today Governor John R. Kasich, in a meeting with state and local officials and first responders, announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will immediately begin work to replace Buckeye Lake Dam. A recent report by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) outlined serious structural deficiencies with the dam as well as options for reducing the risk to public safety posed by a catastrophic failure.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/kasich-commits-to-replacing-buckeyelake-dam
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:58 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/kasich-commits-to-replacing-buckeyelake-dam
Ohio Conservation Farm Family Awards
The Ohio Conservation Farm Family Awards program recognizes farmers who are doing an outstanding job of protecting and conserving soil, water and related natural resources on the land they farm. Five area finalists are selected from around Ohio.
Entry Deadline is May 1
Download Entry Form [doc]
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/ohio-conservation-farm-family-awards
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:16 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/ohio-conservation-farm-family-awards
NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK March 8-14, 2015
During National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 8-14, 2015), Ohioans are encouraged to learn about and protect the source of water that nearly half of all cities, villages, schools, businesses and industries in Ohio depend on for drinking, industrial processes and irrigation.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/national-groundwater-awareness-week-march-8-14-2015
Mon, 2 Mar 2015 12:41 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/national-groundwater-awareness-week-march-8-14-2015
New Lake Erie Nutrient Reduction Program for Lake Erie Watershed Counties
Demonstrating Ohio’s ongoing commitment to improve water quality in Lake Erie, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) announces a new Lake Erie Nutrient Reduction Program (LE NRP) designed to reduce the amount of nutrients leaving fields in all of Ohio’s Lake Erie watershed counties.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/new-lake-erie-nutrient-reduction-program-for-lake-erie-watershed-counties
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:56 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/new-lake-erie-nutrient-reduction-program-for-lake-erie-watershed-counties
Ohio SWCD Conservation Farm Family of the Year 2014
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Ohio Conservation Farm
Family Awards.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/ohio-swcd-conservation-farm-family-of-the-year-2014
Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:36 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/ohio-swcd-conservation-farm-family-of-the-year-2014
Ohio SWCD Conservation Farm Family of the Year 2013
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will acknowledge Ohio farm families who are leaders in the areas of conservation for the 2013 Conservation Farm Family Awards. The awards program is sponsored by the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources, Ohio Farmer Magazine, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Natural Resources Conservation Service.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/ohio-swcd-conservation-farm-family-of-the-year-2013
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:37 -0500
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/soil-and-water-resources-home/post/ohio-swcd-conservation-farm-family-of-the-year-2013